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The car pulled up in front of an exquisite mansion. The mansion was beautifully decorated for the event. The lights shone brightly. Elaine stepped out of the car, her eyes drifted to the flag in front of the mansion.
White, blue and red. Her mind wandered. "I've seen this somewhere" Russia. Realization hit her. Her stomach dropped.She was in Russia."oh God " she stiffened.
Nicholas stood beside her looking like a prince. He wore a black tuxedo, hair all combed back with few strands hovering on the both side of his face. He was an eye catcher and he knew that.
"Let's move" he said to her as he adjusted the Patek Phillippe platinum watch resting on his wrists.
The whole place screamed luxury. White Italian marble stretched across the floors, polished so perfectly it reflected the glow of the chandeliers above like still water. The ceiling was layered with intricate crown moldings and gold leaf carvings that looked too delicate to have been made by human hands.
They walked towards the garden where the guests were indulging in different kinds of conversations.
They were obviously late, which made them gain attention from everyone as they entered but that was not the main reason.
"Who is she?."Nicholas brought some random girl?."
The people spoke in silent voices.
Elaine felt uncomfortable from the number of stares she was receiving. She had never been subject to attention like this. On the other hand, Nicholas didn't mind them at all, he was used to it by now for obvious reasons.
"I'm meeting a business partner, behave yourself" He warned her.
Elaine prayed in her heart, searching for the confidence to execute her plan.
"You're late Nick." the voice came from behind them. The woman looked absolutely stunning, her red hair flowed freely. Her black sequin dress hugged her in the right places. Contrary to her expensive dressing, her face was bare of makeup but she looked beautiful.
"Natsya" Nick acknowledged her.
She greeted him, kissing him on his cheeks.
"I didn't bother coming over since we'll be meeting here today" she totally ignored Elaine.
"mhm, you're back" he replied
"I'll see you later Nick." She walked away.
Elaine could feel the cold stares the girl gave her even though she didn't look at her.
She was just waiting for the right opportunity to execute her plan.
The party continued, different people dancing and exchanging drinks. She noticed nobody dared to come close to their table, Who in their right senses would she thought.
Soon enough, one of Nick's men arrived and whispered something which he nodded to.
"Get up. Don't drink or eat anything without my consent " he told her as they walked inside the mansion heading to a more private setting. A room to be specific.
Inside the room, A man in his forties was seated already.
The business deal Nick had been chasing for two years. Finally, it looked like he'd seal it today and get it over with. This deal was worth tens of millions.
"Mr Nicholas, Dobreyy Vecher" (Good evening). He extended a handshake to him.
Nicholas gave a half smile trying to humor the man.
They spoke for what felt like hours to Elaine before they concluded.
"You'll be coming to LA to finalize it then" The bearded man smiled .
Elaine's whole body froze, thinking this was her chance to expose Nicholas.
She was still thinking when she heard the man speak
"By the way, she's a pretty one." he sized her, his eyes fixating on her cleavage, licking his lips like a predator.
"With this one, we'll be very sure our deal is finally sealed"
Nicholas didn't answer him, he took a sip from the white wine.
"I'll take your silence as a yes then" He got up and walked towards Elaine.
"What's your name doll?" he asked her with his hands in his pocket.
Elaine's lips turned dry. She couldn't believe how things changed in seconds. She was scared. She had every reason to be scared, this atrocious man was standing in front of her and Nicholas didn't bother looking or saying anything he was drinking.
"You are not dumb are you doll?, c'mon answer me "
Bringing his hand up to touch her, she flinched, closing her eyes immediately but the touch never came instead the man screamed.
"Arghhh, how dare you?." He looked up in disbelief and in pain, as he clutched his hand closer. Nicholas had stabbed him with a fork.
In an instant, the once lively room had a dark and murderous feeling as each of their minions had pulled out their guns pointing at each other and their bosses.
"It's basic manners not to touch things that don't belong to you." He spoke nonchalantly but with immense anger and irritation in his voice.
"You'll regret this!!" The man cursed
"You're throwing a deal so big as this for some w***e, who you'll get tired of one day."
Elaine felt shame washing over her. She had never been called a w***e before. She lived a pretty decent life. To sum it up, she was still a virgin. She and drew had been dating for over a year, but they hadn't done that because her grandmother was aware and made them promise to not do it till they were married.
"That's for me to worry, you can take your horny ass back to LA"
He grabbed her roughly and moved out of the room.
"It hurts,ouch, you're hurting me" Elaine cried out as Nicholas kept dragging her away.
She pulled away. Tears forming at the rim of her eyes.
"Go to the car"
"I won't."
"I'm going home" she voiced out
"Don't f**k with me Elaine, I have zero patience right now".
Elaine ran towards the security post screaming for help, which got everybody's attention as the party was still ongoing.
"Please, please, help me I've been kidnapped. He brought me from LA" she cried, the officers looked confused.
"Who kidnapped you ma'am?."
"That man over there, Nicholas." She pointed at him.
The officers exchanged a glance, before quietly stepping away leaving her confused.
"Take her home" Nick ordered one of his men.
"Make sure she doesn't do anything funny." He ordered
After seconds of pondering on something, he gave another order. "Take her to my room."
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